Enriching lives through the gift of music

Tironui Music Trust provides a fully funded
performance music programme for young New Zealanders with limited opportunity.

Transforming lives through music

String Instrument Teaching

We offer a comprehensive five-year string programme starting from Year 4. Students learn violin, viola, cello, or double bass in small group lessons taught by experienced professionals. We foster a love of music while developing technical skills and ensemble playing.

Band Instrument Teaching

We provide a four-year band programme starting from Year 5. Students learn flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or percussion in small group lessons. Our programme focuses on developing musical skills, ensemble playing, and performance opportunities.

Scholarships

We are committed to nurturing young musical talent. Our expanded scholarship offers one-on-one lessons to deserving students from Year 4 (strings) and Year 5 (band instruments) through to Year 13. Each scholarship is valued at approximately $20,000. By identifying and supporting gifted students early, we aim to help them reach their full potential.

Holiday Programmes

We offer exciting holiday programmes designed to inspire young musicians. Students from all our schools and scholarship programmes come together to create music, refine their skills, and have fun. We cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced players, ensuring a rewarding experience for everyone.

What We Do

Team Members

Rod Skipp

General Manager

A renowned cellist, conductor, and educator with a passion for empowering communities through music. Contact me for general enquiries.

Hanna Wiskari

Lead Tutor Band

A Swedish saxophonist and educator with a passion for connecting people through music. Contact me for band enquiries.

Veronica Dale

Lead Tutor Strings

A dedicated violinist and educator, passionate about the Suzuki Method and its philosophy. Contact me for string enquiries.

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About Us

Tironui Music Trust is dedicated to empowering young New Zealanders through the transformative power of music. We provide fully funded instrumental music programmes to students with limited opportunities, fostering diligence, confidence, and a lifelong love of music.

Our mission is to create inspiring musical experiences that nurture talent and celebrate achievement.

Together, we discover the joy of making music.

We partner with primary and intermediate schools to deliver an inspiring instrumental music programme to students from Years 3 to 8.

Our programme begins with a foundation in musicianship for Year 3 and 4 students. We develop students' innate musical abilities through engaging activities that combine singing, movement, and speech, preparing them for their instrumental journey.

Stats

Empowering young musicians, one note at a time.

Our programs reach over 1,000 students annually, providing a strong foundation in music and setting the stage for a brighter future.

80+

Hours per week of free tuition

150+

Scholarship Students

1,000+

Students from Years 3 to 8 each year

What people say?

KAYA - YR 6, PAPATOETOE EAST

"When I found out I was in the orchestra, I was so excited to know I was part of a life-changing experience. This opportunity has been a blast because of the concerts we have been to and played in."

PARENT - TIRONUI BAND STUDENT

"Tironui Music Trust has given my daughter a once in a lifetime opportunity that I know she would never get the chance to experience anywhere else."

PARENT - TIRONUI STUDENT

Thank you Trounui Music Trust for believing in my daughter and giving her the opportunity that I never had. I am living and experiencing music through my daughter which brings me nothing but joy.